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Permission to Mourn: Recovering the Ancient Practice of Lament for a Church That Wants to Heal

Too many American congregations have quietly edited grief out of their worship vocabulary, replacing honest lament with relentless optimism and leaving their most wounded members spiritually stranded. Drawing on the biblical tradition of lament and the particular needs of our Madison community, this piece makes a case for reclaiming sorrow as a sacred and essential dimension of Christian faith.

Aug 04, 2026

Ebb and Flow: Making Peace with the Uneven Terrain of a Living Faith

We rarely talk honestly in church about the seasons when faith feels distant, dry, or confusing—as if acknowledging those seasons were itself a spiritual failure. But the truth is that spiritual fluctuation is not an aberration; it is the normal texture of a living relationship with God. This piece offers a candid, compassionate look at the full cycle of faith's seasons and invites believers to stop fighting the rhythms that are, in fact, carrying them forward.

Jul 17, 2026

The Gift of Different Ages: Why Multigenerational Faith Is Becoming the Church's Most Vital Renewal

Something significant is shifting in American faith communities: people across the generational spectrum are quietly, persistently seeking connection with those who are not their age. This is not nostalgia. It is, we believe, a Spirit-led correction to a culture that has sorted itself into silos — and it may be among the most important things happening in the church today.

Jul 11, 2026